Winter Events You Won’t Want to Miss
Winter here brings a big lineup of festivals, events, and fairs, proving that people in Québec City definitely know how to have fun when the temperature drops. To help you make the most of the season, we’ve put together a list of events to add to your calendar.
- Christmas and Holiday Season
- Themed Events
- Sporting Events
Geneviève Roussel
1Québec City's German Christmas Market
November 24 to December 23, 2022
In the heart of Old Québec, exhibitors of this authentic outdoor European Christmas market offer delicious traditional products like mulled wine, gingerbread, and grilled sausages, as well as decorative items made for the Holiday Season.
Nicolas Gouin
2Interactive Night Walk at Place Jean-Béliveau
December 1, 2022 to January 4, 2023
Place Jean-Béliveau is livelier than ever this winter, with a skating path through the wooded area, a warming station, and interactive light art to brighten the night. To learn more about the creations and find out when they’re on, see the event schedule.
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New Year's Eve in Québec City (Toboggan)
December 28 to 31, 2022
It’s on Grande Allée that New Year is being celebrated with a winter village, DJs, fireworks, and the famous countdown to the new year.
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5Québec Winter Carnival
February 3 to 12, 2023
Québec Winter Carnaval is one of the world's largest winter carnivals! Every year, thousands of visitors flock to Québec to enjoy a host of activities for all ages including, ice sculptures, night parades, ice canoe races, musical performances and Bonhomme's famous Ice Palace.
Tournoi International de Hockey Pee-Wee
6International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament
February 8 to 19, 2023
Hockey fever returns to Québec City as thousands of young players live the dream and fight for the glory of their teams at the International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. Attend a game at the Videotron Centre and you could see future NHL stars in action.
- Aquaphoneia - Navid Navab
7Mois Multi
February 1 to 26, 2023
The Mois Multi event offers a full month of discoveries and experiments dedicated to multidisciplinary and electronic arts.
Village Nordik du Port de Québec
8Village Nordik in the Port of Québec
February 10 to March 12, 2023
Try your hand at ice fishing as you admire the views of the Old City. Village Nordik has music, a footpath, family play areas, and inflatable igloos to keep you warm while fishing.
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9Pentathlon des neiges (Snow Pentathlon)
February 18 to 26, 2023
Locals and visitors rise to the challenge at the world’s biggest multisport winter event, forming groups to face off in five disciplines—skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, running, and biking. There are team categories for families, companies, schools, and even seniors. Some athletes even complete the entire event in pairs or on their own! Most impressive.
Igloofest
10Igloofest Québec
March 2 to 4, 2023
Fans of electronic music and visual art are in for a treat when Igloofest comes to Québec City this winter. Celebrate winter and get groovy with local and international DJs.
The 2023 lineup includes: Diplo, Mistress Barbara, Claptone et many more!
